1955 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1958 Ford 17
To start off, 1958 Ford 17 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 3,868 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1958 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 181 kg more than 1958 Ford 17. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette (302 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford 17. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Chevrolet Corvette | 1958 Ford 17 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | 17 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3868 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 76.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |